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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Working Fire Training 06-8 Training Materials TRAINING All training methods and procedures presented in this Working Fire Training (WFT) video program and training materials are based on IFSTA, NFPA, NIOSH, OSHA and all other relevant industry regulations and standards and are presented as a part of generally accepted and acknowledged practices in the U.S. Fire Service. WFT should be used under the supervision of certified trainers in conjunction with national, state, and local training standards and protocols, and the standard operating guides and procedures of the Subscriber. WFT is intended to be an ancillary source of training information and should not be used as the sole source of training for any emergency service organization. WFT accepts no responsibility for how the Subscriber implements or integrates this program into the Subscribers own training program, nor does the use of this program by the Subscriber imply that WFT approves or endorses any specific training methods presented by the Subscriber to its own organization. WFT accepts no responsibility for the correct understanding or application of its training methods and procedures by emergency service personnel who view this program; nor for any performance or lack of performance by emergency service personnel who may view this program and use or apply these training methods and procedures incorrectly; nor does it accept any liability for injuries or deaths of emergency service personnel who may view this program and use or apply such training methods and procedures incorrectly. By presenting this program for viewing to its organizations members, the Subscriber, and by viewing or reading materials presented by WFT, the members and students of the Subscriber, agree to hold harmless WFT, the University of Cincinnati, VFIS, and any persons or organizations who participate in the creation and/or presentation of this training material from any legal action which might result from any line-of-duty injuries or deaths of the Subscribers members or any other emergency service personnel who view this program and who may use or apply such training methods and procedures incorrectly. DISCLAIMER

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume DISPATCH A box alarm in Louisville brings two truck companies and three engine companies, plus a district chief on an initial response. The second alarm is a repeat of the first alarm. First-alarm teams were already dispatched to another location, so second-alarm teams were dispatched almost immediately to the warehouse fire, knowing the first alarm teams would respond upon finishing at the other location. IC elected to keep both alarms coming, based on the venue. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SIZE-UP The first engine on scene responded in about three minutes and reported a vacant, single-story warehouse with fire through the roof. Responders found a single-story portion of the warehouse heavily involved, extending back a couple of hundred yards to a three-story section. IC knew the location and had the engine lay off and begin pumping to a Siamese on scene. This maneuver didnt pan out. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SIZE-UP Upon arrival, firefighters found a gas meter spinning out of control, indicating a broken or ruptured gas line which was probably what was fueling the fire so vigorously. –No speculation was made as to whether the break in the line might have happened before the fire. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume EVENTS The structure had been inspected a few months earlier and had some structural damage from heavy snows that had collapsed portions of the roof. –At the time of the fire, the building was slated for demolition because of that damage. One of the biggest problems was water supply, partly because of the location of railroad tracks which made it hard to reach. –The water supply in that area was practically tapped out due to the demand for water to fight this fire. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume EVENTS The biggest problem was a lack of water supply at this incident, partly because of many railroad tracks on the east side of the complex. –Train traffic was eventually stopped on those tracks. –The water supply was taxed nearly to its maximum and there just wasn't enough in the rear for a structure and fire of that size. –The fire load of the structure itself -- no real contents involved here -- was immense. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Because of the sheer mass of the building and the ground it covered, there were a number of logistical problems related to deployment and operations. Major Haines assumed command upon arrival and a Division 3 leader (Side 3) was appointed in the rear. –The Assistant Chief for Operations that day arrived and command was transferred to him. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Major Haines moved over to Operations on the front side (Side 1) and later moved to the 1-4 corner, as there was another viable business structure adjacent to and beyond Side 4 (west side) with an exposure that needed protection. The initial strategy was to pour water on the structure from the outside in the front, with no one entering, to see how much they could knock down. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Most companies were positioned in the rear of the structure. A separate division (Division 3) was set up to fight the fire in the rear. –The wind drove the fire away from the #1 side toward those companies, driving the smoke down on them which became a problem. –Firefighters had to go on air, even though it was an outside operation. –New air bottle supplies had to be brought in as personnel started exhausting their bottles. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS In the rear, as there was no fire extending into that part of the building, Division 3 elected to enter the three- story section of the building which wasn't on fire at the time and try to make a stand inside before the fire got there. –This was unsuccessful and the fire did reach the three-story section. Consequently, apparatus had to be removed from that area in the rear. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Deploying the alarm responses as crews arrived was really no problem. –The first two alarms arrived nearly at the same time and they had positions and assignments set up for the third alarm upon that crews arrival. –The fourth alarm was staged a little north of the property and was the only one that was staged. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Deploying the alarm responses as crews arrived was really no problem. –As most of the perimeter was covered by apparatus, the additional alarms (5 and 6) either supplied both apparatus and manpower, but it was mostly rotated manpower that was used. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Rehab was established with medical recon but mostly it was for restoration of fluids. EMS was on scene but only one injury was reported, a strained back. Backfill of city station houses was provided by neighboring departments, but because so many apparatus were used on this fire, not all station houses had reserve apparatus. Also, all off-duty personnel were called in to help fight this fire. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume ACCOUNTABILITY On Side 1 (north side) where the command post was established, they set up a Level 1 RIT so that no one was allowed inside. –An Accountability Officer was appointed on that side of the building and ran accountability on sides 2 and 4 as well; this was adjusted later. In the rear, the Division 3 leader appointed an Accountability Officer and a Level 2 RIT since they actually made entry to the building for awhile. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume ACCOUNTABILITY Major Haines later moved to Side 4 of the building, and with another district chief, handled the 3-4 side, as well as provided accountability for responders on the roofs of other buildings. Regarding span of control, being split into divisions meant accountability was handled on all sides of the building which made keeping track of people a lot easier. –Fighting the fire mostly from the outside also made accountability easier. RIT tags and passports were used. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume REMARKS Ultimately, the fire went to six alarms, 26 companies, 150 firefighters present, plus additional support agencies. At the time of production of this segment, no conclusion had made as to the cause of the fire. –An arson investigation was begun but so far, no results have been made public. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume LESSONS LEARNED Preplanning and recent inspections had identified this building as being a hazardous structure, to the point where court-ordered demolition was imminent. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume LESSONS LEARNED This served notice to responders as to what they had going in. Without this information, personnel might have been committed to the inside of this building unnecessarily, endangering lives. Fireline Incident: Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume DISPATCH/RESPONSE A worker at the site of a roofing company fell about 25 feet between two walls lined with rebar or nails protruding into the space. It was a hot day in August. Four rescues trucks, a ladder truck, and a confined space rescue trailer responded from the volunteer County Special Operations Team. Sixty people are on the team, 25 are very active; 15 were at this response. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume DISPATCH/RESPONSE The City of Wilmington Special Operations team also responded prior to the County volunteer team, with a ladder truck and an engine company as well via mutual aid. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SIZE-UP Some first-in EMS responders and paramedics were already in the confined space, rendering medical care. As it turned out, the patient didn't speak English. The County Special Ops Team Coordinator met up with the Incident Commander of the first-in fire company. A plan of action was established. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS The City Special Ops Team began to provide support such as cutting rebar, building a mechanical advantage, putting a ventilation fan into service for the space, etc., prior to the arrival of the County team. A SKED stretcher was lowered down, but they had difficulty with the area; lots of mud and some safety issues with using the SKED due to a lack of maneuvering room. –After the patient was immobilized on a backboard, he was moved to a larger space where the confined space stretcher was used. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume STRATEGY/TACTICS Due to the inaccessibility of the area and unevenness of the terrain, a ladder truck couldn't be moved in to provide an anchor point. –Instead, a backhoe was used, from which a 4:1 mechanical advantage and a belay line was rigged. –Once a safety check was made in the space, the patient was lifted out and moved to a stretcher. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume EVENTS By the time the County team arrived, crew rotation was necessary and original crews were rehabbed. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume REMARKS Since the County team doesn't train a lot with the City team, there was a difference in procedures and methods. There were a few accountability issues as well, including the handling of entry control points and the numbers of rescuers on scene. This may have been a delayed alarm because it looked as if some of the contractors' employees were covered with mud, trying to effect their own rescue. Then they realized the didn't have the proper equipment to do it themselves. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume LESSONS LEARNED County Ambulance District employees are not trained to a special operations level, so trained technicians had to be in the space with paramedics. Thats an area for improvement. Another issue was a language barrier problem as the Hispanic patient spoke no English and no one on the team spoke Spanish. There are Spanish-speaking members on the City fire and police departments and one of them should have been brought to the scene as an interpreter. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume LESSONS LEARNED The County team should train with other resources like the City fire department to develop coordination between both and to develop familiarity with their tools and methods. Fireline Incident: Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fireline Incident Discussion The departments involved in this months training pose some discussion questions that you can use as discussion-starters in your own departments training sessions. How will your department handle these scenarios? 06-8 Training Materials

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire/ Louisville, KY Major Richard Haines, Louisville Division of Fire Knowing this industrial site through preplanning and previous visits really helped us in knowing what to expect and anticipate upon arrival. Be sure you do inspections of all industrial sites in your jurisdiction, especially problem children with building citations as this one had. On a large incident such as this with plenty of resources coming, have a plan for resource utilization; either a place for apparatus and manpower to fight the fire or a place in staging, but be ready to send them somewhere Training Materials Fireline Incident Discussion

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Six-Alarm Warehouse Fire/ Louisville, KY Major Richard Haines, Louisville Division of Fire Because of the size of the fire and the building complex, multiple points of access to the fire scene worked for us, though thorough accountability at all entry points must be in place. One point of entry is easier to control. (See this months Kramer vs. Kramer in Evolutions 2000) Training Materials Fireline Incident Discussion

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue / Bellefonte, DE Ops Coord. John Wilson, New Castle County Special Ops Team Being a volunteer unit, our Special Ops team takes a little time to queue up enough manpower for arrival. Having competent first-in crews or a staffed paid rescue team who can arrive earlier is a big help. Try to work out these systems in advance and mutually train with these units. Often, low-paid (and sometimes poorly trained) immigrants are the ones who end up needing to be rescued. Can you communicate with them? Are you prepared for rescuing non-English speaking people, if your area has ethnic populations? 06-8 Training Materials Fireline Incident Discussion

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Roofing Company Confined Space Rescue / Bellefonte, DE Ops Coord. John Wilson, New Castle County Special Ops Team If you have a separate jurisdictional ambulance service, do these EMS personnel get the specialized training necessary to integrate with special operations units such as heavy rescue? Youll often need paramedics in the space prior to extraction so training of these personnel is essential. Its something were working on Training Materials Fireline Incident Discussion

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After watching this segment, the student shall: observe the rigging of two lifts at the same time. see the coordination between members of a championship-quality rescue team. CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS This training is consistent with NFPA 1670 & 1006; OSHA CFR Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume PRE-BRIEFING Rules –The scenario will be judged. Team members may ask for clarification of the scenario from the judges as it proceeds. –The commander (or Captain with this team) will report decisions and actions taken if they cant be demonstrated. This includes the simulation of certain actions. –The commander will call time upon completion of the scenario Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume PRE-BRIEFING Scenario to be addressed –A tank inspector has slipped and fallen at this industrial facility. –The team must: raise the patient horizontally to the platform then lower the patient horizontally to the ground, and finally deliver the patient to the first aid station Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO BEGINS The team receives its scenario assignment and team members are assigned duties. Scene Size-up –The team enters the area and does a size-up on the patient's location and his status and looks for possible rigging points. Initial Patient Contact –A paramedic is assigned to assess the patient from above and render psychological support while rigging is being set up Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Assessment –The team rope bag was hauled to the upper level where a rigging system was established. –Webbing was attached to an iron railing on an upper catwalk. –With rigging ready, the paramedic is lowered by harness to the patient. Where possible, also employ a belay safety line. The paramedic does a hands-on assessment of patient Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Preparation –A second rescuer is lowered down to assist the paramedic. –A Stokes basket is lowered into the space. –The patient is packaged and diamond-lashed into the Stokes. –The Stokes is moved over to a point more directly below the haul rig Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –Above, the haul team resets the rigging. –They have a bit of a problem finding a sufficient rigging point that's strong enough, causing a delay. –Industrial handrails can be a problem when trying to find a good anchor point. Not all are rated high enough to serve as an anchor. –Be very careful when picking one for an anchor point and test it thoroughly before use. Getting experience with industrial materials and construction will determine which choices are best Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –The team conducts a three-person test of the anchor point. Thats a good idea and reassures the team leader that a single person can be lifted successfully. –Final rigging was done by a piggyback haul system with a redirect with a change-of- direction of about 90 degrees, with about a 15-foot stroke. The team hangs an anchor strap with a carabiner and rescue ascender with a progress-capture mechanical can device over the edge. Putting the rescue ascender over the edge helps get it out of the way and works well on a catwalk where space is a premium Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –Using a pre-cut piece of rope, the team hand- ties a lifting bridle to the haul line which they can send down to attach to the Stokes basket. There is good communications between crew members as commands given are acknowledged Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –The four-point lifting bridle is attached to the Stokes. Always attach the haul line and safety line well over the center of the torso of the body to get good weight distribution and center of gravity, resulting in a good "head-up" position of the Stokes Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –The main haul line is a piggyback 4:1 mechanical advantage handled by one responder. By hanging the progress-capture system over the edge of the guardrail, it results in virtually no drop of the Stokes when the system is paused for a reset. The way the piggyback is rigged, they're getting about feet of stroke which is what they get per lift Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –Having finished the raise, the rescuers then transfer the system so it can be used for a lower over the handrail. Rather than grabbing and pulling up, they've reset the piggyback short so they can use the mechanical advantage to lower the load. They're using the progress-capture device to get release of the safety system. The safety line uses a Munter hitch coming off the far side of the handrail which slows the decent Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Patient Rescue –As the Stokes descends, it's a good idea to call out increments so the haul team knows how far they have to go before the load has to reach its landing; when it does, call for slack. SAFETY POINT: Provide eye protection for the patient during the process, if possible Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Responders Extracted –The rescuers are hauled up on the same system, main line and safety line. First rescuer in is the last one out. They are hauled up to the haul system level, but can assist by being able to climb over the handrail. It's much more difficult doing that with a Stokes. –Before the Stokes could be lowered to ground level which was part of the scenario, time was called Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO WRAP-UP Patient Care –Following the Stokes landing on the upper level, the patient was reassessed. –Had time not expired, the patient would have been lowered to ground level, reassessed again, and transported to the first-aid station. –The log would have been presented to the judge with the final report. This would have concluded the scenario Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO WRAP-UP Post-Analysis Arnold Pena, Lead Instructor, American Emergency Response Training: –This haul system seemed to generate nearly two-thirds of the lift with one stroke of the system, so one reset should get the lift done. –Suggestion to Haul Team: Try to stand in one place while hauling the line hand-over-hand, rather than walking the load. This helps avoid trip hazards Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO WRAP-UP Post-Analysis Arnold Pena, Lead Instructor, American Emergency Response Training: –The high point rigging worked out well, so the Stokes only has to be lifted to a lower level, rather than all the way up and over the handrail at the rigging system level; that would make handling the Stokes very difficult. –A confined space, two-member entry, and Stokes basket made this rescue fairly complicated. The team created a clean rigging and performed with good communication but just ran a little short on time for the scenario Training Materials Hands-On: IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Date___________ Firefighter/PM____________________ Chief/T.O.___________________ Education Credits _____ Select the best answer: 1. True or False: When working with a partner to rescue a patient, division of labor is very important. 2. True or False: This may vary by department SOG, but in general, a belay line is not mandatory when rigging a lift -- but it is advisable. 3. True or False: Items like lifting bridles can never be pre-built. IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario Quiz

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Date___________ Firefighter/PM____________________ Chief/T.O.___________________ Education Credits _____ Select the best answer: 4. Which of the following might determine what kind of rigging you might use in a high-angle rescue? a. Manpower available b. Weigh of lift c. Amount of rope available d. Choice of anchor point e. All of the above f. None of the above IRECA, Part II: High-Angle Rescue Scenario Quiz

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After watching this segment, the student shall: observe a rescue performed without using hydraulic tools learn the considerations of the incident commander which change depending upon the needs of the scenario. CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS This training is consistent with NFPA 1670 and 1006 and appropriate OSHA codes and standards Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume PRE-BRIEFING Scenario to be addressed –A car has crashed sideways up against the Jersey barrier with a second car which has climbed up on the back and roof of the first car. –There is a patient in the bottom car who is to be extricated Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO BEGINS The team receives its scenario assignment and team members are assigned duties. Scene Size-up –The team arrives on scene, does an inner and outer circle size-up, prior to formulating a Plan A and Plan B. –The car underneath will have to be stabilized against the Jersey barrier Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO BEGINS Initial Patient Contact –A Paramedic interacts with the patient to make sure he is awake, alert, and oriented. One suggestion: in such an incident, if manpower is available, consider appointing a helper for the paramedic, so the helper can stay with the patient, freeing up the paramedic to make primary and secondary surveys of the scene Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE Stabilization –Stabilization of both vehicles begins. Cribbing was used with the vehicle up against the barrier and a rescue jack was used to stabilize the top car, wedging it from the sill above the windows to the ground. –A REMINDER TO RESPONDERS: Never kneel with both knees down! Always keep one knee up so, with one foot on the ground, you can move or back away quickly if the vehicles should shift! 06-8 Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Incident Commander Responsibilities –The Incident Commander must perform multiple tasks on- scene. He must: ensure vehicle security and stabilization. oversee scene safety for the patient and the responders by working with a Safety Officer develop Plans A & B for executing the extrication anticipate the needs of his team making sure resources are available Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Extrication Plan –In this incident, Plan A was a roof flap using a come-along. Here are the steps: –Remove the windshield and rear window. SAFETY POINT: Be careful when removing glass not to clear it away with your hands. Use a tool or a brush to do that. –Cut the "A" post. –Cut the "B" post last Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume RESCUE EXECUTION Extrication Plan –Use the come-along to slowly crank the roof up and off the vehicle. –Remove the patient. POST-RESCUE PATIENT CARE Time was finally called with the patient about to be removed and transported Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume SCENARIO WRAP-UP Post-Analysis –Always keep the work area clear of tools and clutter. Encourage team members to carry tools a reasonable distance away before they are set down to avoid a trip and/or fall hazard. This is also part of the Safety Officer's responsibility. Post-Analysis –When the roof is removed, check for sharp edges or metal stumps remaining. –Cover these hazards with padding before the patient is removed Training Materials TERC, Part I: Vehicle Extrication Car-on-Car Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After watching this segment, the student shall understand: the issues involved in rendering care at a construction site accident the importance of trying to learn if the patients problems caused the accident or were caused by the accident. CODES, STANDARDS & REGULATIONS U.S. Department of Transportation, State Departments of Health and/or EMS, and other local bodies such as Regional Medical Advisory Committees. Usual Advanced Life Support protocols Training Materials Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials PRE-BRIEFING Rules –The scenario will be judged. Team members may ask for clarification of the scenario from the judges as it proceeds. –Team members will report decisions and actions taken if they cant be demonstrated. This includes the simulation of certain actions. –The team leader will call time upon completion of the scenario.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials SCENARIO BEGINS Initial Patient Assessment/Scene Safety –A worker has fallen off a ladder at a construction site. –Scene safety and patient assessment are begun simultaneously. –He is found face-down and is unresponsive when paramedics arrive. –He also sustained some injuries, with concrete rebar having punctured his cheek and stomach. –His pulse rate is extremely high and blood pressure is low. –Further inspection reveals rebar has punctured his mouth through the cheek and his stomach.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials SCENARIO TREATMENT Injured Patient Care –The patient is rolled over on to his back. –Paramedics attempt to bag the patient, but the rebar in the mouth area is preventing a good seal around the mask. –The EMS team continues to monitor vital signs. Symptoms of shock are in evidence. The patient is finally intubated to insure breathing.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials SCENARIO TREATMENT Injured Patient Care –An IV is started with adenosine, which in patients suspected of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), can be used to help identify the rhythm. Certain SVTs can be successfully terminated with adenosine. Amiodarone was also added as it can greatly help patients with supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials SCENARIO TREATMENT Patient Transport –While preparing the patient for transport, another worker who knows the patient is found. –He explained the accident as he saw it. The patient "didn't feel good" and then collapsed. The other worker didn't know if the patient had eaten or not He didn't know if the patient was allergic to anything or if he used drugs. He didn't think he used drugs. –The patient is transported and reassessed again for vitals: Blood pressure was extremely low (60 by palpation). Heart rate was 170 by heart monitor.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials SCENARIO WRAP-UP Post-Analysis –Questions dealing with whether or not the un responsive patient was allergic, was feeling well or not, or had eaten anything recently prior to the accident will help paramedics determine whether or not his current condition was the result of the fall or existed prior to the fall. –In the latter case, caregivers may be treating for one set of symptoms while another underlying cause may be present, but not known.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Fire Medics: IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario 06-8 Training Materials SCENARIO WRAP-UP Post-Analysis –In this incident, regardless of the cause, paramedics diagnosed a cardiac shock problem with a possible arrythmia issue and selected meds that would attempt to regulate the heartbeat and assist the pumping action of the heart. –It could be argued that the glucose reading taken during transports could have been taken earlier in the treatment.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario Quiz Date___________ Firefighter/PM____________________ Chief/T.O.___________________ Education Credits _____ Select the best answer: 1.True or False: Acquiring knowledge about the patient from co-workers or bystanders is extremely helpful for possible diagnoses. 2. True or False: However, never listen to these people as there is always a substantial risk that someone who doesnt like the patient will give you false or misleading information. 3. True or False: How far the patient has fallen may be the most relevant information you can learn.

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Date___________ Firefighter/PM____________________ Chief/T.O.___________________ Education Credits _____ Select the best answer: 4. In a case such as this, with a bleeding injury and a suspected cardiac problem, which would you most likely deal with first? a. The injury because the patient may bleed to death b. The cardiac problem because the patient may stop breathing c. The patient is unconscious; that has to be dealt with first. d. The patient has fallen and may have a spinal injury which makes turning him over to bag or intubate him very dangerous. e. Dont treat him at all because of the above. Just transport him as is. IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario Quiz

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Date___________ Firefighter/PM____________________ Chief/T.O.___________________ Education Credits _____ Select the best answer: 5. With a range of medicines at your disposal, you pick the one that will give you the best chance to: a. cure the patient b. keep the patient from dying c. improve the patients condition d. stabilize the patient. e. None of the above (Answers on Slide 85) IRECA, Part II: ALS Scenario Quiz

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume Training Materials Evolutions 2000: Continuing Education 1. At large commercial fires should accountability be centralized or divided into geographical sectors, such as building sides? 2. List the advantages of both systems and explain the reason for your choice. 3. Describe a large recent fire with which you are familiar and provide a critique of the accountability system including any areas needing improvement. If youre enrolled in the Open Learning Fire Service Program at the University of Cincinnati, heres your opportunity this month to earn one college credit hour for watching Working Fire Training. Kramer vs. Kramer: Accountability Systems at Large Incidents Complete written responses to the following three essay questions:

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Emergency Services, LLC/ Copyright 2006 / Volume ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: For more information on enrolling in the Open Learning program to gain college credit, call Working Fire Training at for a brochure or, to register directly, call the University of Cincinnati at Associates and Bachelors programs are available. Call to have your transcripts evaluated. Send your responses to: Professor Bill Kramer University of Cincinnati College of Applied Science 2220 Victory Parkway, ML #103 Cincinnati, Ohio Training Materials Evolutions 2000: Continuing Education